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 are the key challenges you face as a bomb disposal expert in Dera Ismail Khan, and how do you prepare your team to overcome them?
**Interview with Inayatullah, Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Your dedication to your work is truly commendable. Can you start by telling us 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 in 2000, I started working with the Bomb Disposal Unit. Over the last 24 years, my team and I have defused around 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. The job is extremely risky, but it’s necessary to keep our community safe.
**Interviewer**: That is an incredible amount of explosives you’ve dealt with. Can you share an experience that impacted you deeply during your work?
**Inayatullah**: One significant incident was on January 20, 2014. I was responding to a report of mines in the Kalachi police station area. There were previous explosions there, and many herdsmen had been injured. While I was disarming the mines, I got distracted by my camera, which was running out of memory. In that split second, I lost my leg in an explosion. It serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to remain focused, even in moments of high pressure.
**Interviewer**: That must have been traumatizing. How did you cope with such a severe injury and continue your work?
**Inayatullah**: It was indeed challenging. I now have a prosthetic leg, and I have to adapt to the physical demands of the job. My colleagues have been incredibly supportive, and our shared commitment to saving lives helps me stay motivated. For me, it’s not just a job; it’s a mission. I never forget the sacrifices of my fallen friends, and I often reflect on that in a small garden I maintain in front of our office.
**Interviewer**: Your passion and dedication are inspiring. What drives you to continue working in such dangerous conditions?
**Inayatullah**: My life has revolved around disarming explosives. My team and I are trained to handle these dangerous situations, and we focus solely on the task at hand. We accept that our work comes with risks, including the possibility of death. It’s a challenge we embrace to keep the public safe.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned that you and your team are ready for martyrdom. Can you elaborate on the camaraderie within your team?
**Inayatullah**: Absolutely. There’s a strong bond among us, forged through shared experiences and challenges. We trust each other implicitly, and this trust is crucial when we’re in a minefield or dealing with a bomb threat. We often remind each other of our purpose: to protect lives, and that bond keeps us going.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights, Inayatullah. It’s evident that your bravery and resilience contribute greatly to the safety of many. We appreciate your service.
**Inayatullah**: Thank you. It’s an honor to serve, and I hope that my work inspires others to prioritize safety and courage in the face of danger.
