At least six people died and nine others fell critically ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Bhatha village under the Maker police station area in Saran district on Thursday. While three people died at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), one was brought dead to the hospital, said Dr I S Thankur, the superintendent of the hospital. Two others — Chandan Mahto (30) and Kamal Mahto (65) — were declared brought dead at Chhapra sadar hospital. Villagers said most of those who fell ill have also lost their eyesight.