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IN PHOTOS: Noida twin towers come crashing down after use of 3,700 kg explosives

Updated On: 28 August, 2022 02:57 PM IST |

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished at 2.30 pm today by a massive explosion. Around 5,00 residents of Emerald Court and ATS village societies were evacuated. Pics/Pallav Paliwal

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Demoliton of supertech twin towers in Noida. File pic
Demoliton of supertech twin towers in Noida. File pic
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The Supertech towers were demolished in less than 15 seconds. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

The Supertech towers were demolished in less than 15 seconds. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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The towers, taller than Qutub Minar in the national capital, included Apex (32 storeys) and Ceyane (29 storeys), which were part of the Emerald Court, were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction following which a long legal battle was fought in the Allahabad High Court and then the Supreme Court of India which culminated in favour of the Residents Welfare Association. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

The towers, taller than Qutub Minar in the national capital, included Apex (32 storeys) and Ceyane (29 storeys), which were part of the Emerald Court, were found to be in violation of multiple regulations regarding construction following which a long legal battle was fought in the Allahabad High Court and then the Supreme Court of India which culminated in favour of the Residents Welfare Association. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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Demolition of Supertech's twin towers in Noida, Sunday, August. 28, 2022. Pic/PTI

Demolition of Supertech's twin towers in Noida, Sunday, August. 28, 2022. Pic/PTI

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As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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Street dogs being rescued ahead of the demolition of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Pic/PTI

Street dogs being rescued ahead of the demolition of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Pic/PTI

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Supreme Court extends demolition deadline to August 28. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Supreme Court extends demolition deadline to August 28. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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Over 3,700 kg explosives were used to bring down the structures. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Over 3,700 kg explosives were used to bring down the structures. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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