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. are
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 inspired Inayatullah “Tiger” to join the bomb disposal unit, and how did his career path progress over the years?
### Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger,” Head of the Bomb Disposal Unit in Dera Ismail Khan
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Many people know you as “Tiger.” Can you tell us a bit about your journey into 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 began working with the Bomb Disposal Squad. It was a critical time as terrorism was escalating in the region, and I felt a strong sense of responsibility to help thwart potential attacks.
**Interviewer:** You have quite an impressive record, having defused approximately 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives over your career. Can you share what motivates you in this dangerous line of work?
**Inayatullah:** My primary motivation is the safety of the public. Every time we successfully defuse a bomb or an explosive, I know we have potentially saved many lives. My team and I operate under considerable pressure, but we are committed to our mission. We don’t fear death; we are always ready for martyrdom if it means protecting our people.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned earlier how your life has been impacted by your work. Can you share your experience regarding the explosion that cost you your leg?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, that incident occurred on January 20, 2014. I was called to a site with explosives in the area near Kalachi police station. There had already been multiple explosions, and I was focused on disarming the remaining mines. Unfortunately, I was injured when I carelessly moved too quickly. My leg was lost, but my spirit to serve and protect has not diminished.
**Interviewer:** How do you cope with the physical and emotional toll of your duties, especially after losing friends in the line of duty?
**Inayatullah:** It’s not easy. I maintain a small garden by the martyr’s memorial in front of my office, where I remember my colleagues who have sacrificed their lives. I find solace there, reflecting on their courage and commitment. We focus on our work so much that we often forget about our personal lives, but the memories of those we’ve lost drive us to continue.
**Interviewer:** You’ve mentioned in the past that you always carry a camera with you. How does that play into your work?
**Inayatullah:** I believe in documenting my work for several reasons. It’s important to have records for training and safety purposes. However, sometimes it can distract me, as happened during the incident that injured me. I was more focused on capturing the moment than on the safety protocols I had to follow.
**Interviewer:** Your commitment to your role is commendable. As the head of the bomb disposal unit, what message do you have for those entering this field?
**Inayatullah:** My message is simple: understand the gravity of the work you do. You must be vigilant, disciplined, and above all, committed to saving lives. The job might seem daunting, but with the right mindset and training, it can be fulfilling and rewarding.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights, Inayatullah. Your dedication to your work and your community is truly inspiring.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the opportunity to share my story.
