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, while 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 material. Once my leg was blown off in the explosion, my fingers were injured up to the wrist and once my shoulder was seriously affected by the explosion of the bomb.”
Head of Dera Ismail Khan bomb disposal unit Inayatullah alias 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 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 make sure to record video, 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 with his children at home, “Despite having a house in Dera Ismail Khan, I am not able to go to my house 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 experiences have shaped your perspective on the risks and responsibilities involved in bomb disposal work?
### Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger” – Head of the Bomb Disposal Unit, Dera Ismail Khan
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Let’s start with your extraordinary line of work. You have defused thousands of kilograms of explosives over the years. Can you share what motivated you to join the Bomb Disposal Unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in 1998, and by 2000 I was part of the Bomb Disposal Unit. My motivation came from a sense of duty to protect my community from the threats posed by militants. Seeing the destruction and loss of life due to explosives made it clear to me that I wanted to play an active role in preventing such tragedies.
**Interviewer:** You’ve mentioned that you and your team are not afraid of death and are ready for martyrdom. How do you manage such high levels of stress and danger in your work?
**Inayatullah:** It’s true; the pressure is immense when you’re in a minefield. However, my team and I focus entirely on our task at hand. We try to forget our personal lives, our families, and our fears when we’re working. Our sole aim is to ensure public safety by defusing any explosive materials swiftly and effectively.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of personal sacrifices, you lost your leg in an explosion. Can you tell us about that incident and how it has affected your perspective on your work?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, on January 20, 2014, I was called to respond to a mine alert in Kalachi. There had already been multiple explosions in the area, and I was busy disarming mines. At that moment, I was focused on my work rather than my surroundings, which led to my injury. Losing my leg was a life-changing event, but it did not deter my commitment to this work. Instead, it reinforced my resolve to continue protecting others from these dangers.
**Interviewer:** How do you remember and honor your colleagues who have lost their lives in the line of duty?
**Inayatullah:** I maintain a garden in front of the office that serves as a martyr’s memorial for my fallen friends. I often sit there to reflect on their sacrifices, remembering their bravery and dedication. Their spirit lives on in my work, and I strive to honor their memory by continuing to serve with courage.
**Interviewer:** Your dedication is truly inspiring. How do you view the future of your work in bomb disposal, especially with the ongoing threat of terrorism?
**Inayatullah:** The threat is ever-present, but my belief is that with steadfast commitment and continuous training, we can make our communities safer. I will continue to train my team and adapt to new technologies and techniques in bomb disposal. Together, we will stand firm against those who wish to harm innocent people.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your experiences and insights. Your courage and dedication serve as a beacon of hope for many.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for highlighting our work. It’s vital to raise awareness about the risks we face and the importance of public safety. I appreciate your support.
