Woman killed, stuffed in blue drum in Punjab shocker; body identified by tattoos
A woman's body was discovered stuffed in a blue drum in Patiala, Punjab, prompting a police investigation into her suspected murder. The victim, identified as Neha, was recognized through tattoos on her body. Her family reported her missing a few days prior to the discovery.
- ▪The woman's body was found near a DCW over bridge after police received an alert.
- ▪Neha was identified as being in her 20s and the daughter of Sant Lal from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- ▪Her family had filed a missing persons report before her body was discovered.
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Woman killed, stuffed in blue drum in Punjab shocker; body identified by tattoosThe SHO further added that two tattoos were discovered on the woman's body, which helped establish her identity.Published on: May 27, 2026 6:09 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link In a shocking development, a woman's body was found stuffed in a blue drum on Wednesday in Punjab's Patiala. The discovery has prompted police to launch a major investigation into a suspected murder.The woman, who was identified due to tattoos on her body, was found near a DCW over bridge after police received an alert about a drum containing human remains.
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