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. When 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 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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### PAA Related Questions:
### Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger” – Head of Dera Ismail Khan’s Bomb Disposal Squad
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. Your work in the bomb disposal unit is incredibly brave and vital for the safety of many. Can you tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved in this line of work?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as a constable in 1998. When I realized the need for specialized skills in handling explosives, I was motivated to join the Bomb Disposal Squad in 2000. Over the years, I’ve trained in various courses to prepare for the increasing threats from terrorism in our region.
**Interviewer:** You’ve defused an astounding 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives in your career. What drives you and your team to take on such a dangerous job?
**Inayatullah:** Our primary motivation is the safety of our community. My team and I are not afraid of death; we are committed to our duty and prepared for martyrdom if it comes to that. When we’re disarming explosives, our focus is solely on the task at hand, and we put aside thoughts of home and family to ensure the safety of others.
**Interviewer:** You’ve faced tremendous challenges, including the loss of your leg in an explosion. Could you share more about that incident and its impact on you?
**Inayatullah:** On January 20, 2014, I received a call regarding mines in my area. While disarming explosives, I became distracted while recording video footage. Unfortunately, one of the mines detonated, resulting in the loss of my leg, along with injuries to my fingers and shoulder. It was a painful experience, but it only strengthened my resolve to continue my work.
**Interviewer:** It’s admirable that you continue to serve despite your injury. What does a typical day look like for you in the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Every day brings its own challenges. I am always on call, ready to respond to any threats that arise. My team and I conduct thorough checks in areas where explosives might be planted, ensuring that we can neutralize them before they can harm anyone. Even after all these years, each mission feels just as critical as the first.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what message do you have for the youth who may be inspired by your dedication and courage?
**Inayatullah:** I would tell them that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to act in spite of it. Always strive to serve your community, whether in law enforcement or any other field. Your work can save lives and make a significant difference.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your remarkable story with us. Your commitment to safety and courage under pressure is truly inspiring.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. Stay safe.
