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.
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 defusing bombs and explosives. While defusing explosives, me 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 strategies does Inayatullah employ to ensure the safety of his team during bomb disposal operations, given the high-risk nature of this work?
**Interview with Inayatullah, Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Unit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Many people know you as “Tiger,” a name that has become synonymous with bravery in Dera Ismail Khan. Can you tell us a little about your journey in 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 was assigned to the Bomb Disposal Unit, and since then, I have dedicated my life to this work. Over the last 24 years, my team and I have defused between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. It’s been challenging, but I believe in protecting the people of my community.
**Interviewer:** That’s an impressive and daunting task. You’ve faced many dangers in this line of work. Unfortunately, you suffered a severe injury during an operation. Can you share what happened?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, on January 20, 2014, I was responding to a call about mines in the Kalachi area. I had already disarmed several mines when I carelessly got up to turn off my camera, which was running out of memory. It was then that I triggered an explosion — my leg was blown off, and I suffered injuries to my fingers and shoulder. This incident was a painful reminder of the dangers we face daily.
**Interviewer:** It takes immense courage to pursue this line of work, especially after sustaining such injuries. How do you maintain your morale and commitment to your duties?
**Inayatullah:** My team and I do not fear death; we are always ready for martyrdom. When we are focused on defusing a bomb, we lose track of everything else — our families, our homes. Our priority is to neutralize threats and keep the public safe. The pain and sacrifices make us stronger; remembering my fallen comrades in the memorial garden I maintain helps me stay motivated.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that you have a special bond with your colleagues. Could you elaborate on that?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, my colleagues are like family to me. We live and work together, sharing the weight of our responsibilities. My private life is intertwined with my professional one. We support each other, and that bond is crucial when facing the psychological toll of our work.
**Interviewer:** As we conclude, what message would you like to convey to the youth and future generations?
**Inayatullah:** I want to tell young people to be brave and committed to their duties, no matter how tough the path is. Service to our community is of utmost importance. Always remember that courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. We must stand together against the threats that our society faces.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your inspiring story and dedication. Your work is truly heroic.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. I hope to continue serving my community for as long as I can.