Dr Lekhraj Lalwanis of Karachi
It was a strange coincidence that I came across anothers name sake of my
father Dr Lekhraj Lalwani while
searching him on the internet. Here are some details about these persons
Dr Lekhraj Lalwani was born in
1983 in Malir Khokhrapar, Karachi1. He graduated from DJ Sind
College, a prestigious institution that celebrated its golden jubilee in 19371. He was a follower of the Hindu faith,
but he also respected and practiced the Islamic rituals of fasting and praying.
He observed his first fast when
he was six years old out of curiosity and continued the habit throughout his
life2. He believed that God was the
same for everyone, no matter what religion they followed2. He also headed a small
organisation called the Pakistan Peace Coalition for Interfaith Harmony2.
Dr Lekhraj Lalwani was a
well-known and respected doctor in Karachi. He worked at the Jinnah
Postgraduate Medical Centre and the Civil Hospital. He also ran a free clinic
for the poor and needy in his area. He was known for his
kindness,generosityand compassion towards his patients and colleagues3. He was married and had five
children, whom he taught about different religions and encouraged them to fast
as well
Dr Lekhraj Lalwani passed away in
2023 due to a heart attack. He was 40 years old. His death was mourned by people
of all faiths and backgrounds, who remembered him as a symbol of interfaith
harmony and peace3. His funeral was attended by hundreds of
people, including prominent religious leaders, politicians, and civil society
activists.
The other Lekhraj was youngest
son of Rochiram and Popribai was nicknamed Lekhu was born in Hyderabad on 6th June
1899.He studied till matric in Hyderabad and moved to Karachi for Inter and
joined D J Sindh College in 1916-7.Did MBBS from Grant Medical College Bombay
in 1923 .Fellow and Registrar Sir C.J.Opthalmic Hospital 1923-24.Sudied in UK
1927-30.DO,M.S(Eng) 1928.F,R,C,S (Edn) 1930.Hon Surgeon Civil Hospital from
1931 till 1948 February.He had clinic at Sadar
After the partition he moved to
Bombay and got a job in Krukshetra refugee camp.After few months returned to
Delhi and Joined Irwin Hospital as Honorary surgeon.A group of senior doctors
started a Polyclinic from Janpath allotted by New Delhi Municipality which was
later shifted to Shankar market.He was not keeping good health and had heart
attack in 1950 and passed away on 29th June 1954
Dr Lekhraj
Lalwani in Delhi 1953
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