Lt Col RJ Randhawa

Lt Col Ravinder Jit Randhawa,  made history as the first Veer Nari to join the Indian Army.
After her husband, Maj SJS Randhawa, Kirti Chakra (Posthumous), sacrificed his life in the line of duty on 17th June 1997, Romi, a young mother to a newborn daughter, chose to honour and continue his legacy by serving in the Olive Green.
Despite not meeting the prevailing age and marital-status criteria, her determination, supported by Dr. Ranjana Malik and Gen Ved Prakash Malik, enabled her to appear for SSB and begin a new chapter of service.
She served the nation with dignity for 24½ years while raising her daughter, and superannuated in 2023.
A pioneer, Veer Nari, mother and soldier, Lt Col Randhawa continues to inspire through her resilience, leadership and belief that with determination, nothing is impossible.