In Bihar's Samastipur district, a man identified as Baleshwar Shah died and his son, Babloo Shah, lost his eyesight after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. The incident occurred on January 1, with the son's wife reporting the purchase of liquor from a relative via online payment. Both fell ill shortly after consumption and were hospitalized. Police have registered a case, seized liquor packets for forensic analysis, and suspended a village chowkidar for dereliction of duty. Investigations are ongoing into the supply chain and potential prior offenses.