Ex-Army personnel and star medal awardee drives auto rickshaw on Hyderabad streets to earn his bread and butter.
Sheik Abdul Kareem received a special award for his contribution in the1971 Indo-China war.
During Indira Gandhi reign due to surplus of army personnel, several were removed from their postings.
The 71-year-old served in the army for 9 years but now is homeless and is fighting daily for a living.
Kareem requested the government for financial support in the form of pension and shelter.
