Crews press ahead with Jaipur implosion despite “90% successful” pre-blast test.
In a city as densely populated as Jaipur, any explosive demolition will need to be perfect5. And yet, following a pre-blast test that was described as “90% successful”, the Jaipur Development Authority may press ahead with its implosion plans as soon as next week.
The test was carried out as a precursor to its planned “controlled demolition” for illegal constructions in the Amanishah Nullah area. It will be the first time the technique has been used in the city. The blast will take down a G+8 apartment constructed by Mansarovar Hertiage Inn in the nullah area near Shyam Nagar.
According to TOI, S B Sarvatai, a member of the explosives expert team from Indore and appointed by the JDA for the controlled blasts: “The test explosion is 90% successful. Possibly, the building will be pulled down on Thursday.”
The test explosion was conducted on four pillars constructed on the ground floor of the building, where blast experts made four holes in each pillar and fitted electronic detonators. “Seeing the results after test explosion, we are planning to increase the number of holes. Around five holes will be drilled in one pillar.” The JDA enforcement team and experts started the operation to raze the illegal construction around 10 am on Wednesday.
We will watch one with interest.
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