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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**Interview with Inayatullah Tiger, Head of Dera Ismail Khan Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. You have dedicated over 24 years of your life to bomb disposal. Can you tell us what motivates you to take on such dangerous work?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. My primary motivation is to protect people. The threat of explosives in our communities is real, and every time we successfully defuse a bomb, it means that lives are saved. It’s a duty I take very seriously.
**Interviewer:** You’ve faced significant challenges in your career, including the loss of your leg during an explosion. Can you share more about that incident?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, that incident occurred on January 20, 2014. I was called to a minefield in the Kalachi area. There were already multiple explosions before I arrived, and while I was disarming mines, I became distracted by my camera, which was low on memory. In haste, I moved closer to the last mine, and sadly, it went off. I fought through the pain, and I consider myself lucky to be alive.
**Interviewer:** Your calmness in the face of danger is admirable. What do you do to cope with the constant pressure of your job?
**Inayatullah:** We often work long hours without thinking about home or personal life. When I’m in the field, my focus is solely on the task at hand. It’s not just about technical ability; staying calm under pressure is crucial. I also maintain a small garden in front of our office as a place of reflection and remembrance for my fallen colleagues.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned defusing between 6,500 and 7,000 kilograms of explosives. What are the most common types of explosives you encounter?
**Inayatullah:** We deal with a variety of explosives, including land mines, suicide vests, and vehicle-borne explosives. Each comes with its own risks and requires a unique approach to safely disarm. Our training helps us handle them effectively.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your hopes for the future of bomb disposal in Pakistan?
**Inayatullah:** I hope for more support and resources for our teams. The fight against militancy and terrorism is ongoing, and we need to keep our communities safe. I also want to inspire the youth to join this field and contribute to national security.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for your bravery and dedication to your work. Your story is truly inspiring.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I hope I can continue to serve and make a difference in the lives of others.
