Farmer dies of heart attack after news about Telangana

Kadapa (AP), Jul 30: A farmer from Kadapa district today died of heart attack apparently, after watching news about the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh on television.

Mahaboob Basha (48), a resident of Rayalapantula Gari Palli near Alankanupalli died of a heart attack soon after watching news of the state's bifurcation, his family members said. The family said that Mahaboob Basha, after completing work in his farm near the Kurnool-Kadapa canal, came home and began watching news on television.

Soon after watching news about Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation, he collapsed and was taken to hospital. He was declared brought dead.

PTI