Inayatullah, 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 personal sacrifices have you made throughout your career in bomb disposal, and how have they shaped your perspective on safety and community service?
**Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger” – Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. It’s a privilege to speak with someone who has dedicated his life to such a vital and dangerous profession. Can you tell us a little about your journey to becoming the head of the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998. Shortly after, in 2000, I was assigned to the bomb disposal squad. Over the years, as terrorism became a significant threat in our region, I underwent various training courses to prepare myself and my team for the dangers we face.
**Interviewer:** It’s impressive to see your dedication over 24 years. You have defused between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. What motivates you to continue this line of work despite the risks?
**Inayatullah:** My motivation stems from the desire to protect the public. I and my team understand the gravity of our task. When we are disarming explosive devices, our focus is solely on that mission. We often forget everything else, including our homes and families, because our priority is to ensure the safety of our community.
**Interviewer:** You’ve faced incredible dangers in your work, including losing your leg in an explosion. Can you share that experience with us?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, that incident was a difficult moment in my life. On January 20, 2014, I was responding to a report of mines in the Kalachi area. There had already been several explosions, and while I was properly focused on disarming multiple mines, I became distracted momentarily due to a technical issue with my camera. I had been recording my work, and when I stood up to turn it off, an explosion occurred, resulting in the loss of my leg and injuries to my hand and shoulder.
**Interviewer:** That sounds harrowing. How have you coped with those injuries, both physically and mentally?
**Inayatullah:** Coping with physical injuries has its challenges, but I have always believed in the importance of mental strength in our line of work. I have adapted to my prosthetic leg and continue to perform my duties. In my moments of quiet, I remember my fellow officers who lost their lives in the field. I maintain a garden near our memorial as a way to honor their memories and to find solace amidst the chaos of our work.
**Interviewer:** Your resilience is truly admirable. How do you view the future of bomb disposal work in Pakistan, especially considering the ongoing threats?
**Inayatullah:** The threat remains, but I’m optimistic. Our unit is ready to face challenges head-on, and as we continue our training and community engagement, I believe we can mitigate these risks. Awareness and cooperation from the community are also vital in our efforts to maintain safety.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your insights and experiences with us. It’s vital for people to understand the sacrifices made by heroes in your line of work.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It’s important to recognize not just my efforts but also the commitment of my entire team. We are all in this together.
