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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
K Srinivasa Rao

A policeman from Andhra Pradesh going the extra mile to give back to society

A head constable in Parvatipuram is setting an example for others to follow through his philanthropic activities, despite earning a meagre salary.

Head constable K. Krishnamurthy, attached to the Parvatipuram police station, spends ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 a month on charitable activities such as buying essentials for orphan children and medicines for the chronically ill.

Driven by what he says is a desire to see smiles on the faces of the suffering, Mr. Krishnamurthy adopts a ‘need-based approach’ to his service activities.

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