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We will conduct a probe to ascertain if the cause of the deaths was due to food poisoning or spurious liquor. RANCHI: Six people died while another one is battling for her life at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor at Hatma locality, here, on Saturday evening. Ashok, Vijay and Billu are distant relatives The incident took place close to chief minister Raghubar Das 's official residence, in Morhabadi area.The deceased have been identified as Pinto Thakur (28), Paras Thakur (75), Ashok Mirdha (60), Vijay Mirdha (43) and Billu Mirdha (54). He died two hours later," Reshmi said, adding, "The government must take measures to stop illegal sale of liquor in our area..