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).
The private life of Inayatullah popularly known as Tiger is only related to his colleagues who work with him in the police department and only with them. Living 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’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. You have been honored for your incredible work in bomb disposal. Can you start by telling us about your motivation for taking on such a dangerous role?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. My primary motivation is the safety of my community. The threats from explosive devices were rampant, and I felt it was my duty to protect innocent lives. Every bomb I defuse means one less threat to the people around me.
**Interviewer:** You’ve had quite a remarkable career spanning 24 years and have defused an impressive amount of explosives. Could you share how many kilograms you’ve worked with?
**Inayatullah:** Over my career, my team and I have defused between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. Each incident reminds me of the importance of our job and the risks involved.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of risks, you’ve faced some life-threatening situations. Could you tell us about the incident that led to your leg being amputated?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, it was on January 20, 2014. I was responding to a minefield situation at Kalachi police station. I had already disarmed several bombs, but as I was about to disarm the last one, an explosion occurred. It was a mistake on my part; I was perhaps too focused on capturing the moment on my camera instead of staying vigilant to my surroundings. That moment changed my life forever.
**Interviewer:** It’s incredibly brave of you to continue despite such a traumatic experience. How do you cope with the pressure of your job?
**Inayatullah:** It’s not easy. When I’m in a minefield, I experience intense pressure. Yet, my team and I are dedicated. We remain completely focused on defusing explosives, sometimes forgetting about our families. The work is demanding, but it’s crucial for the safety of the public.
**Interviewer:** You have a small memorial garden in front of your office where you remember your fallen comrades. How important is this to you?
**Inayatullah:** That garden is a special place for me. It allows me to honor the memory of my friends who lost their lives in the line of duty. I tend to the garden myself, and whenever I sit there, I reflect on their sacrifices and commitment. It keeps their memory alive and reminds me why we do what we do.
**Interviewer:** Your dedication is commendable, Inayatullah. Before we conclude, what message would you like to share with others about the work of bomb disposal units?
**Inayatullah:** Our work is incredibly risky but essential. I would encourage young people to consider this field. It takes courage, but there’s no greater satisfaction than knowing you are saving lives. If we focus on our mission and support each other, we can continue to make our communities safer.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah. Your story is truly inspiring, and your service to your community is commendable. We wish you continued success and safety in your vital work.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you. It’s an honor to share my story.
