Gattaiah, world's 2nd tallest man, is no more

Hyderabad, Oct 31: India's tallest man, who is also the second tallest in the world, Polipaka Gattaiah died following a heart attack in Hyderabad late last night. Gattaiah was 40. At the time of his death Gattaiah measured 7.8 feet in height. Gattaiah hails from Ramagundam mandal in Karimnagar district of Telangana. He was employed at Shilparamam in Hyderabad and he used to entertain the visiting public and celebrities. Gattaiah's mortal remains have been shifted to his native place, according to his family members.