Kochi (Kerala), Nov. 11 -- : Maradu flats will be demolished by a controlled explosion on January 11 and 12 next year.

The Alpha Serene and Holy Faith flats will be demolished on January 11 while the Jain and the Golden Fleet flats will be demolished on January 12.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Tom Jose. He said the date for the demolition of the flat has been extended due to technical reasons.

District Collector S Suhas and City Police Commissioner Vijay Sakhar were also present in the meeting.

The technical expert panel had held discussions with the companies on the demolition of flats. The meeting convened by Sub-Collector Snehil Kumar also discussed the demolition plan. Representatives of the compani...