World’s second tallest man passes away

Hyderabad: The tallest man in India and the second tallest in the world, Polipaka Gattaiah passed away on Friday midnight due to prolonged illness. He was 40 years old.

Gattaiah who hailed from Ramagundam mandal, Karimnagar district has been living in Hyderabad for some time. Working at Shilparamam in the city, he was famous among the visiting public and celebrities.

His family members said that Gattaiah passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Friday midnight. His body was moved to his native place. People from all walks of the society expressed their condolences on his sudden death.