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    Woman, 77, gets a birthday surprise from Mumbai Police. Twitter is divided

    The cops from the Khar Police Station wanted to make sure that Joshi didn’t feel lonely on her special day.

    Updated on: Jul 14, 2019, 16:53:45 IST
    By Trisha Sengupta
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    Kumud Joshi, a 77-year-old woman who lives alone in Khar, was certainly in for a surprise when officers of Mumbai police decided to pay her a visit. The police officials landed at her doorsteps on her birthday to celebrate the day with her. The cops from Khar Police Station wanted to make sure that Joshi didn’t feel lonely on her special day.

    Tweeple praised the officers of Khar police station for their efforts. (Twitter/@MumbaiPolice)
    Tweeple praised the officers of Khar police station for their efforts. (Twitter/@MumbaiPolice)

    “77 year old Kumud Joshi ji lives alone in Khar but officials of Khar police station make sure she’s never lonely!” the department tweeted. “We tried to make her birthday special, you can send in your wishes too with #HBDKumudJi and we will make sure each wish reaches her,” they further wrote.

    Tweeple took note of the post and praised the officers for their efforts. Of course, many wished Kumud Joshi a happy birthday.

    Some people, however, raised concerns about Mumbai Police tweeting about 77-year-old Joshi. Here’s what they tweeted:

    What do you think of Mumbai Police’s gesture?

    • Trisha Sengupta
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      Trisha Sengupta

      Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More