India, April 26 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) will launch a large-scale special inspection drive from Sunday to curb misuse of drinking water and ensure uninterrupted supply across the city, officials said. The inspection drive will be carried out for a period of one month, they added.

Multiple teams will be deployed across various localities to identify violations and take prompt action, with offenders facing heavy fines and strict punitive measures, including disconnection of water supply, officials added. However, as of now, no specific details have been provided regarding the quantum of fines or any additional penalties beyond the possibility of disconnection, they said.

The move comes amid intensifying summer condi...