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India demolishes Kerala skyscrapers over environmental violations
Authorities in southern India have demolished two luxury lakeside apartment complexes that were built in violation of environmental rules.
Residents of the high-rises in the state of Kerala watched as their homes and investments imploded in seconds.
- BBC
The Supreme Court ordered the demolition last year, after a committee found that they were built in breach of rules protecting coastal areas.
Two more skyscrapers were set to be razed on Sunday.
In total, some…