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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What are the most significant challenges you face in your role as the head of the bomb disposal unit in Dera Ismail Khan?
**Interview with Inayatullah “Tiger,” Head of the Bomb Disposal Unit, Dera Ismail Khan**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah. You have quite an inspiring story. Could you start by telling us about your work with the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I have been working in bomb disposal for the past 24 years, during which time I have defused between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. My team and I are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the public, and we are always ready for duty, 24 hours a day.
**Interviewer:** That’s an incredible commitment. It’s clear that this work requires immense courage. What drives you to continue in this dangerous profession?
**Inayatullah:** My motivation comes from the responsibility I feel towards my community. Each time we defuse a bomb or an explosive material, we save lives. I have faced numerous life-threatening situations, and every time I step into the field, I am fully focused, often forgetting my own family and personal concerns. Our main aim is to neutralize threats to public safety.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned facing life-threatening situations. Can you share more about your own experiences and the injuries you sustained?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, I have been injured multiple times. Most notably, my leg was amputated due to an explosion while I was disarming a mine. The incident was particularly challenging because I had been successfully neutralizing several mines before that. On January 20, 2014, I was in a high-pressure situation, and in a moment of distraction—I turned off my camera—I was caught in an explosion.
**Interviewer:** That sounds harrowing. After such experiences, how do you cope with the physical and emotional toll?
**Inayatullah:** It’s definitely not easy. I have a prosthetic leg now, and every day is a challenge, but I remain committed to my work. I have a small garden in front of my office, which I maintain myself. It’s a place of reflection for me, where I honor the memory of my colleagues who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It helps me cope with the loss and the pressures of this job.
**Interviewer:** Your dedication is truly commendable. What message would you like to convey to those who look up to you as a hero?
**Inayatullah:** I appreciate the support from my community and all those who recognize the difficult work we do. My message is to be aware of the risks faced by those in uniform. While many perceive us as heroes, we are simply doing our duty to keep others safe. I encourage everyone to promote peace and safety—every small effort counts.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Inayatullah, for sharing your story and insights with us. Your bravery and commitment are an inspiration to many.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for giving me the platform to share my experiences.
