Woman celebrates father’s 100th birthday with him, all thanks to Delhi Police

While the centenarian’s family celebrated the day with him, the cops also did their part by wishing him through a video call.

Updated on: May 1, 2020, 18:05:43 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A Delhi resident, who turned 100 on Thursday, got an amazing surprise amid the lockdown. K. K. Mehra got to celebrate his special day with his daughter Purnima Khanna and her family, all thanks to Delhi Police who helped them with a movement pass for the occasion. Not just that, SHO Netaji Subhash Palac Amit Kumar Tiwari, along with his team, also got a cake to make Mehra’s day extra special.

In the photo, the SHO is gifting a cake to the daughter of the elderly man. (Ht Photo)

While the centenarian’s family celebrated the day with him, the cops also did their part by wishing him through a video call. Mehra was elated by this gesture and also blessed the cops for all their efforts.

Purnima Khanna (standing) with her father K. K. Mehra and younger sister Meera Malhotra.

The family was more than happy and they expressed their gratitude for getting the chance to celebrate such an important day despite the difficult situation.

Birthday cake for K. K. Mehra from Delhi Police.

Purnima Khanna told Hindustan Times that she requested Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava for permission and received a call from the department regarding the same. After getting the permission, she visited her father and along with her sister Meera Malhotra , who stays in the same building as their dad, celebrated his birthday.

This isn’t a one off instance. Police departments from different corners of the country are trying their best to make it memorable for others who have their birthdays during this time of the lockdown – especially for the elders and kids. Case in point these policemen from the Haryana Police Department who visited an elderly man’s house with a cake to make sure he was wished.

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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

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