SELFLESS SOCIAL SERVICE BY FAUJIS : COL AND MRS KRISHAN LAL GHUMMAN

 

  CHAMPION OF PATRIOTISM IN OLIVE GREEN

 

Lt. Col. Krishan Lal Ghumman’s 's life was a shining example of service and sacrifice. Commissioned on March 14, 1971, he joined the 7 Punjab regiment/8 Mechanized Regiment, and had the privilege of serving his nation during the operations. As a war-wounded veteran of the 1971 war, he embodied the spirit of service and sacrifice.

After retiring from the army, Lt. Col. Krishan Lal founded Mothers' International Public School in Mawana, Meerut, driven by a vision to serve the nation through education. His school was built on the ethos of love for the underprivileged and respect for humanity. Though his life was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, his legacy lives on.

His wife, Mrs. Sarabjit Ghumman, a dedicated teacher of Physics and Chemistry at the prestigious Sophia Girls' School, Meerut Cantt. widely acclaimed as the best school of not only Meerut but also Western U.P. With a teaching career spanning 34 years, she earned the appreciation of students, staff, and management. Despite her illustrious career, she chose to dedicate her life to her husband's mission, selflessly imparting quality education to the suburbs of Meerut in Mawana.

Mrs. Ghumman's commitment to her husband's legacy is a testament to their shared values of service, sacrifice, and nation-building. Her decision to serve the nation, despite her children living in London, is a true reflection of the spirit of a dedicated Army officer's wife.

We are honoured to have people like Col and Mrs Ghumman amongst in the Armed Forces Community.  They strongly believe in nurturing integrity, discipline and building character to shape destinies.

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