Idukki: Three persons have been hospitalized after consuming spurious liquor in Chithirapuram here. As per reports they are in critical condition. Two have been admitted at the Kolenchery medical college hospital while one has been admitted to a hospital in Angamaly. The wife of one of the victim alleged that her husband has lost eyesight.

The three consumed spurious liquor at a private homestay here. The owner of the homestay Thakachan, employee Joby and Manoj consumed the spurious liquor. It is believed to be illicit arrack. Vellathooval police have launched an investigation.

Thrissur native Manoj and family had arrived at the homestay on Sunday. The liquor brought by him was consumed by three of them. It was mixed with honey and consumed. However, their health condition worsened after sometime.

They were soon taken to Angamaly hospital. On Monday, as the heath condition of Thankachana and Joby deteriorated they were shifted to Kolenchery hospital.

Manoj is under treatment at Angamaly hospital. As per reports, Manoj and Joby have reportedly lost eyesight.

The incident came to light after the wife of one of them filed complaint with the police.