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 inspired Inayatullah, alias Tiger, to pursue a career in bomb disposal and what challenges did he face during his journey to becoming the head of the Bomb Disposal Unit in Dera Ismail Khan?
**Interview with Inayatullah alias Tiger, Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. It’s an honour to speak with someone who has dedicated their life to such a critical and dangerous job. Can you start by telling us about your journey to becoming the head of the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. My journey began in 1998 when I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable. In 2000, I officially joined the Bomb Disposal Squad. Over the years, I took various courses to enhance my skills, especially as terrorism escalated in our region. It has been a challenging yet fulfilling journey.
**Interviewer:** You’ve had an incredible career, having defused around 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives in the last 24 years. How does that make you feel, knowing you have saved countless lives?
**Inayatullah:** It feels rewarding. Every operation we complete safely means people can go about their lives without fear. My team and I are driven by our commitment to ensure public safety.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that your job comes with significant risks. Could you tell us about the incident that led to the loss of your leg?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, it was on January 20, 2014. I received a call about mines in the Kalachi police station area. I had already defused several mines earlier that day. Unfortunately, in a moment of carelessness, while I was focused on recording the area, I stepped on a mine. It was a grave lesson that we must always be vigilant, even when we think we have a handle on the situation.
**Interviewer:** That must have been a traumatic experience. How did you cope with the loss and continue your work after such an incident?
**Inayatullah:** It was extremely difficult, but I felt a strong sense of duty toward my team and the community. I adjusted to my new life with a prosthetic leg, and I continue to fulfill my responsibilities with determination. I also find solace in remembering my fallen colleagues, as I maintain the martyr’s memorial near my office.
**Interviewer:** It’s inspiring to see your resilience. Can you share what motivates you to keep going in such a dangerous field?
**Inayatullah:** My motivation comes from my dedication to protect the lives of my fellow citizens. The thought of potentially saving lives from explosive threats drives me. My colleagues and I are not afraid of death; we embrace the possibility of martyrdom for a greater cause. Our focus is always on disarming explosives swiftly to keep our community safe.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your incredible story with us. Your work and dedication are commendable, and we wish you and your team continued success and safety in your vital work.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. It’s important to highlight the challenges we face in ensuring public safety.
