Hyderabad, May 6 -- A 38-year-old man who was initially suspected to have died in a dog attack was later confirmed to have suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in Madhura Nagar. The victim has been identified as Dasari Pavan Kumar, a cashier at a jewellery store.

According to a DC report, the incident first appeared to be a dog attack, but police later clarified that the post-mortem examination revealed that Pavan died due to a heart rupture and blood clots. The dog bit him after his death.

Pavan, who had been suffering from breathing problems for the past three weeks, was discharged from a private hospital just two days prior. Police believe he died early Sunday morning, following a night of severe discomfort.

His death came to light after...