Hyderabad, Jan. 2 -- A 53-year-old man had died, and 15 others were hospitalised after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor and contaminated food as part of New Year's Eve celebrations in Hyderabad, the police said on Thursday.

According to Jagadgirigutta police inspector B Venkatesham, a group of 16 people had gathered on Wednesday in Bhavani Nagar to celebrate New Year's Eve. After consuming large quantities of alcohol, they reportedly ate fish, biryani and other food items.

"Shortly afterwards, several people began experiencing severe discomfort, including vomiting and intense chest burning. Family members and friends rushed the affected individuals to a private hospital in Suraram. One of them, identified as Pandu, died during tr...