Mumbai, January 3: In a sweet gesture, the Mumbai Police has been celebrating the birthday of the 85-year-old woman, Lalita Subramanyam, who lives alone in Mumbai for nearly three decades now. Lalita lives alone in her Matunga apartment, but for past four years, Mumbai police ensure that she wasn't left alone on her birthday. Kannur Police Replicates Beatles' Iconic 'Abbey Road' Album Cover to Promote Road Safety in the Kerala City.

On January 2, on her 85th birthday, cops of Matunga Police station visited her apartment with cake and Deputy Commissioner of police (DCP) was also present on the occasion. Mumbai Police Asks Fans to Wear Helmet With a ‘13 Reasons Why’ Reference and That’s the Coolest Tweet You’ll See Today!

Mumbai police shared pictures of Subramanyam's birthday celebrations and wrote, "Our favourite day of the year is here. Officers & staff of Matunga PSTN with the 85 years young ’Mom’ Lalita Ji, for years together on this day & many such days. You had joined in her celebrations last year too Mumbai, you may send in your wishes again with."

Subramanyam received her first birthday surprise in 2016 and since then police have been celebrating it every year. Subramanyam, whose two children are in the US and one in Bengaluru is under local police's list of ‘senior citizens requiring care and protection’.

After the pictures of her birthday went viral on the internet, Netizens appreciated the heartwarming gesture by Mumbai Police.

One user wrote, "It's so inspiring. Thank you again you all Brave, Humble & sensitive officers for always setting an Example for the world. Happy birthday to Lalitaji from all of us Mumbaikars."

"Most adorable gesture @MumbaiPolice A big thank u to the Officers n staff of Matunga Pstn.👏 for taking care of elders.Happy birthday, Lalitaji.May God continue to bestow his blessings upon her," wrote another.

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