Overview
- Patiala police recovered a human body inside a 100‑litre blue plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony and opened a murder probe.
- Authorities and the victim’s family identified her as Neha after two tattoos and family recognition linked the remains to a missing‑persons report.
- Two local youths who were frequently seen with the victim and are reported drug users have been detained and are being questioned.
- The body was moved to Government Rajindra Hospital mortuary and a forensic post‑mortem has been ordered to establish how and when she died.
- Coverage notes the case in relation to other recent 'blue drum' disposal cases in India, a comparison that could shape investigative leads and public concern.