Intelligence Security Wing (ISW) DSP Krupakar on Sunday suffered a heart attack and passed away on the Srivari Mettu footpath leading to Tirumala.
Reaching the 1805th step of the temple, Mr. Krupakar developed a sudden pain in his heart and collapsed. His accompanying colleagues immediately rushed him to the TTD-run Aswini Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
He hailed from Poranki near Vijayawada, and was reportedly deputed for PM Modi’s tour.