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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How does Inayatullah maintain his motivation and focus while working in such high-pressure situations as a bomb disposal expert?
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Inayatullah, or as many know you, “Tiger.” Your bravery and sacrifice in the field of bomb disposal are truly commendable. Can you start by telling us what inspired you to join the bomb disposal unit?
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for having me. I joined the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in 1998 as a constable, and two years later, I felt a strong calling to work in the Bomb Disposal Squad. At that time, terrorism was on the rise in our region, and I wanted to contribute to making my community safer.
**Interviewer:** You’ve had an extraordinary career. Over the past 24 years, you’ve reportedly defused between 6,500 to 7,000 kilograms of explosives. How do you maintain such focus and courage in such dangerous situations?
**Inayatullah:** It’s not easy. Every time I enter a minefield, there is immense pressure. The task of disarming explosives requires full concentration; we often forget about our own families. My team and I are trained to focus solely on our goal: ensuring public safety by neutralizing any threat.
**Interviewer:** Your dedication is incredible. However, you’ve also faced personal tragedy in your line of work. Can you share what happened that resulted in the loss of your leg?
**Inayatullah:** Yes, I remember that day vividly. On January 20, 2014, I was called to a site where multiple mines had exploded. I had already dealt with several devices, but while I was distracted by my camera, which was running out of memory, I lost focus. Unfortunately, I stepped on a mine, which resulted in the loss of my leg and injuries to my fingers and shoulder.
**Interviewer:** It’s heartbreaking to hear about such incidents. How have you coped with the physical and emotional challenges since then?
**Inayatullah:** I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and the police department. They have been my family. I also keep a garden in front of my office to remember my friends who fell in the line of duty. It helps me channel my grief and honor their memory.
**Interviewer:** You seem to have an unyielding spirit despite everything you’ve gone through. What keeps you motivated to continue this dangerous work?
**Inayatullah:** My love for my country and the desire to protect innocent lives drives me. My team and I are ready to face any challenge. We embrace the risk because every successful operation means a safer tomorrow for our people.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your experiences, Inayatullah. Your story is not just about bravery but also about resilience and dedication. We wish you and your team continued success and safety in your vital work.
**Inayatullah:** Thank you for your kind words. It is my honor to serve, and I appreciate the recognition of our efforts.
