Ferozepur, Sept. 27 -- A group of fraudsters took documents of a 20-year-old, got four insurance policies on his name and later declared him dead on paper through fraudulent means but the incident came to light before they could collect Rs.1 crore insurance money. The complainant, Vishal, has sought police action against them. The police said a thorough probe was underway and action would be taken accordingly.

Vishal, who hails from Kot Karor Kalan village in Moga district, stated in his complaint to the Ferozepur police that he, along with his family, had shifted to Nawan Purba village on Faridkot Road, Ferozepur, about six months ago.

"A woman neighbour informed us regarding some scheme under which we could get Rs.1 lakh for household...