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 challenges does Inayatullah “Tiger” face as the head of the Bomb Disposal Unit in Dera Ismail Khan, and how does he overcome them in his daily duties?
**Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger” – Head of Dera Ismail Khan Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Your contributions to bomb disposal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are remarkable. Can you share what inspired you to join the Bomb Disposal Unit?
**Inayatullah**: Thank you for having me. I joined the police force as a constable in 1998, and as terrorism intensified in our region, it became clear to me that there was a pressing need for professionals who could handle explosives safely. I wanted to make a difference in protecting my community, so I decided to join the Bomb Disposal Squad in 2000.
**Interviewer**: You have defused an astonishing amount of explosives throughout your career. How did that experience shape your perspective on life and duty?
**Inayatullah**: Over the last 24 years, I have defused around 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. Each time I put on my uniform, I am aware of the risks, but my primary focus is ensuring public safety. My life has revolved around this work, and despite the dangers, I feel a sense of purpose that motivates me to keep going.
**Interviewer**: You mentioned you’ve had several injuries due to explosions. How do you cope with such dangerous situations?
**Inayatullah**: Every moment in the field is filled with pressure. When I’m disarming explosives, my team and I are fully concentrated on the task. We often forget about our homes and families because our goal is to neutralize threats as quickly as possible. Yes, I’ve faced significant injuries, including losing my leg in an explosion, but even that hasn’t deterred me. It has strengthened my resolve to continue this essential work.
**Interviewer**: Can you tell us about the moment you lost your leg?
**Inayatullah**: That incident occurred on January 20, 2014, while responding to reports of mines in Kalachi. I was in a minefield that had already caused injuries to others. I was focused on disarming the last mine but had a moment where I let my guard down due to the pressure of the situation. Unfortunately, it led to a serious explosion. It was a wake-up call, but it reinforced my commitment to this work.
**Interviewer**: You maintain a small garden in front of your office where you remember your fallen comrades. What does that mean to you?
**Inayatullah**: That garden is very special to me. It serves as a memorial for my friends who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. I tend to it myself as a way of honoring their memory. When I sit there, I reflect on their bravery and the moments we shared. It keeps me grounded amid the chaos of our work.
**Interviewer**: Lastly, what message would you like to convey to the public about the work of bomb disposal units?
**Inayatullah**: I want people to know that we are dedicated to our mission. My team and I are always ready to face danger, not afraid of death because our aim is to protect our community. We are willing to sacrifice our lives to ensure the safety of others, and I hope everyone understands and supports the efforts of bomb disposal units. Thank you.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your story and insights. Your bravery and commitment are truly inspiring.