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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How does Inayatullah balance the intense pressure of his work with the emotional toll it takes, especially regarding the memory of fallen colleagues?
**Short Interview with Inayatullah, Head of Dera Ismail Khan Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for joining us today. You are known for your incredible bravery and service. Can you share with us what inspired you to join the bomb disposal squad?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998, and two years later, I felt a strong calling to join the bomb disposal unit. The rise of terrorism in our region was alarming, and I wanted to contribute to keeping my community safe.
**Interviewer:** Over your 24 years in this role, you’ve defused such an astonishing amount of explosives—between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms. How do you handle the pressure in such high-stakes situations?
**Inayatullah:** The pressure is always there; it’s part of the job. When I’m in a minefield, I focus entirely on the task. My team and I are trained to forget about everything else—our families, personal concerns—because our priority is to ensure public safety.
**Interviewer:** You’ve faced immense danger throughout your career, including losing your leg in an explosion. How has that experience shaped your perspective on your work?
**Inayatullah:** Losing my leg was a turning point for me. It happened during an operation in 2014 due to a miscalculation on my part. Despite the physical injuries, my resolve has only strengthened. I have a prosthetic leg, but my mission remains the same: to neutralize threats and protect lives without fear.
**Interviewer:** That is incredibly inspiring. You mentioned that you maintain a garden outside your office to remember your fallen colleagues. How important is it for you to honor them in this way?
**Inayatullah:** It’s very important. That garden is my space to reflect and pay tribute to my friends who made the ultimate sacrifice. I make sure to take care of it; it’s a reminder of our shared commitment and the price we pay for safety.
**Interviewer:** what message do you have for others who might consider a career in bomb disposal or any dangerous field?
**Inayatullah:** I would say that it requires a strong heart and unwavering dedication. It’s about understanding the risks and being ready to put your life on the line for the safety of others. If you have that passion, this field can be incredibly rewarding.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for your courage, dedication, and the insights you shared with us today. Your work truly exemplifies bravery and commitment to duty.