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 are the most significant challenges faced by bomb disposal units in Dera Ismail Khan, and how do you address them in your role as head of the unit?
**Interview with Inayatullah, Head of Dera Ismail Khan Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Inayatullah alias Tiger. It’s a privilege to speak with someone who has dedicated their life to such noble and dangerous work. Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you became the head of the bomb disposal unit in Dera Ismail Khan?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998, and by 2000, I was part of the Bomb Disposal Squad. This decision was influenced by the increasing terrorist activities in our region. I’ve received training and taken various courses throughout my career, which prepared me for the challenges I faced.
**Interviewer:** You’ve been involved in defusing explosives for over 24 years. That’s an extraordinary commitment. Can you share some of your experiences during this time?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, in these years, my team and I have defused approximately 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. Each operation is a mix of tension and focus. We forget about our personal lives during these moments; our priority is to keep the public safe. Unfortunately, I have been injured multiple times, and tragically, I lost my leg in an explosion while working.
**Interviewer:** That must have been a traumatic experience. Could you tell us more about that incident and what you were doing at the time?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, it was on January 20, 2014. We received a call about mines in the Kalachi area. I had already disarmed several mines when I was distracted while trying to save memory on my camera. In that moment of carelessness, I triggered an explosion that cost me my leg and injured my fingers and shoulder. It was a hard lesson, but I often reflect on it and acknowledge that the nature of our work carries that risk.
**Interviewer:** You mention that despite the risks, you and your team are not afraid of death. What motivates you to keep going in such a hazardous field?
**Inayatullah:** Our duty is to protect our community. Every day I wear this uniform, I remember my fallen colleagues and their sacrifices. Our work is a constant reminder that while the threat of death is real, the importance of our mission outweighs that fear. We are driven by our commitment to our families and our country.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like you have a strong bond with your colleagues. How do you manage the emotional toll that comes with this job?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, we form a close-knit family within the unit. We support each other through the emotional challenges. I maintain a garden in front of our office as a living memorial, which helps me remember my friends who lost their lives. This small peaceful space allows us to reflect and honor their legacy.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your inspiring journey and perspective with us today. Your selflessness and dedication are truly commendable.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the opportunity to speak about my work and the sacrifices made by many. It is important to share these stories to increase awareness and appreciation for those serving in dangerous roles.
