Inayatullah, the head of Dera Ismail Khan’s bomb disposal squad, says that in the last 24 years, he has defused 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives and during this work, his leg was also cut off in an explosion.
Pakistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Dera Ismail Khan Hailing from Inayatullah, he joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998 and two years later in 2000. Bomb Disposal Squad I started working.
He took various courses during this period, when terrorism intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Inayatullah also stepped up efforts to thwart the attacks of militants.
Inayatullah alias Tiger is currently working as the Head of Bomb Disposal Unit Dera Ismail Khan and is ready for duty 24 hours a day.
Inayatullah told Independent Urdu that they have defused six and a half to seven thousand kilograms of explosives in the last 24 years.
He says that ‘I and my team are not afraid of death, we are always ready for martyrdom.’
According to Inayatullah: ‘My life has been spent disarming bombs and explosive materials. When disarming explosive materials, I and my colleagues are all focused on our work, we forget our home, parents and wife and children at that time. .
Our target is to defuse this explosive material, suicide vest or car full of explosives as soon as possible so that the public can be safe from it. are
“In this work, my life was injured many times due to the explosion of explosive materials. Once my leg was blown off in the explosion, my fingers were injured up to the wrist and once my shoulder was severely affected by the explosion of the bomb.”
Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s bomb disposal unit Inayatullah aka Tiger is receiving his honor from the top officials of Pakistan Army (Independent Urdu).
Popularly known as Tiger, Inayatullah’s private life is only related to his colleagues who work with him in the police department and live with him in the office.
The ‘Tiger’ resides in a room in the office where his supplies are kept while his prosthetic leg and uniform stand out.
Adjacent to their room is a warehouse containing equipment from the bomb disposal unit and materials they have defused.
In front of his office there is a ‘martyr’s memorial’ where there is a small garden which is maintained by Inayatullah himself.
‘Tiger’ sits in this garden and remembers his friends who are no longer in this world and have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Referring to his leg, Inayatullah said that this incident happened due to my carelessness. On January 20, 2014, I received a call of mines in the area of Kalachi police station, Londi, when I reached there. There were three explosions from these mines earlier and several herdsmen were also injured, besides there were many more mines laid.
“When I’m in a minefield, I’m under a lot of pressure, as easy as it is to defuse mines, it’s also dangerous.” I was busy disarming the mines at that time, had disarmed about 5 to 6, with the last mine left. I have a habit of always carrying my camera with me, wherever I am working, I always make a video recording of it, my camera was running out of memory, the driver beeped that the memory card was running out of space. It is Wally.
I got up from there and turned off the camera, it was going to be evening, the area was also dangerous, I was in a hurry to finish work and go home, when I turned back, I left the area that had been cleared, as soon as the work resumed What happened to a mine which was not visible to me because of the depth, I stepped on it and suddenly it exploded, I was thinking that my area is safe and this is the last mine.
At that time, the security officer who was there called out that Inayat is over, I immediately called out that I am fine, I did not know at that time because of the dust and mud whether my leg was with me or not. After a while, I saw that the leg was lying near the cut, the thumb and two fingers were cut off.’
He said that he was injured in several blasts and attacks and could have lost his life during that time.
According to Inayatullah, he gets to spend very little time at home with his children, “Despite having a house in Dera Ismail Khan, I am not able to go home for many months because duty is the most important thing for me.”
Inayatullah has also received a medal of bravery from the former President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain for bravery and bravery and has also received a reward of five lakh rupees from the former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
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What inspired Inayatullah “Tiger” to join the Bomb Disposal Unit, and what challenges has he faced throughout his career?
**Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger” – Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Inayatullah. It’s an honor to have you with us today. Your dedication to your work is truly inspiring. Can you tell us more about your journey in the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998, and two years later, I started working in the Bomb Disposal Unit. Over the last 24 years, my team and I have managed to defuse approximately 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey.
**Interviewer:** That’s an impressive record. We understand that this work comes with significant risks. Can you share an experience that had a profound impact on you?
**Inayatullah:** Certainly. On January 20, 2014, while responding to a report of landmines, I was caught in an explosion that resulted in the loss of my leg. I was distracted while trying to manage some camera settings and, unfortunately, this led to that fateful incident.
**Interviewer:** That sounds terrifying. How have you coped with the physical and emotional challenges since your injury?
**Inayatullah:** It has been tough, no doubt. I use a prosthetic leg now, but my commitment to my work hasn’t changed. I continue to focus on the task at hand—defusing explosives to save lives. I remember my fallen colleagues daily, and that keeps me motivated. I maintain a small garden at the martyr’s memorial in front of my office as an homage to them.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that your team is always ready for duty. What drives you and your colleagues in such dangerous situations?
**Inayatullah:** Fear of death is not a consideration for us. Our primary goal is to ensure public safety and protect lives from these deadly explosives. When I’m in the field, my focus is solely on my work—I forget everything else, including my family, as we strive to neutralize threats effectively.
**Interviewer:** That’s truly commendable. It’s clear that your work is more than just a job; it’s a mission. What message would you like to share with the public regarding the nature of your work?
**Inayatullah:** I’d like to stress the importance of safety and awareness concerning explosive threats. The work we do is vital, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. I urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. And as we continue our mission, we rely on the support of the community to help keep everyone safe.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your experiences and insights. Your bravery and dedication to your work are admirable. We wish you and your team continued strength and success in your important mission.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the kind words. It’s my honor to serve, and I appreciate your support.
