Gurugram, July 14 -- In a monsoon safety drive, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has replaced 174 damaged and broken sewer and drainage covers within just 24 hours as part of an aggressive campaign to eliminate safety hazards on city roads. Officials said the quick action followed strict orders from MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya on Saturday, who launched a three-day inspection and repair drive across wards. "Public safety is our top priority. Broken manhole covers are not just an inconvenience but a serious safety risk. Our response must always be immediate," said Dahiya, urging residents to report such issues through social media, WhatsApp (+91 7840001817), the muncipal corporation helpline (18001801817), viaservices.gmda@gmail.com, or mobile applications such as eSamadhan and Swachata. According to officials, inspections began Saturday and will continue through Monday. Surprise checks by senior officials are scheduled from Tuesday to ensure field compliance. All junior engineers (JEs) have been directed to inspect sewer and stormwater drain networks in their respective wards and submit action-taken reports within three days. "This timeline has been enforced to mitigate risks posed by open drains during the ongoing rainy season," said a senior MCG official. If engineers fail to meet the deadline, disciplinary action will follow. The order was circulated among all levels of MCG leadership, including additional municipal commissioners, joint commissioners, and executive engineers. It also mandates prompt resolution of all pending complaints registered on public grievance platforms such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Social Media Grievance Tracker (SMGT), Grievance Redressal System (GRS), and Swachh City portal. "If a single open manhole causes harm, the responsibility will lie squarely with the officer in charge," warned Dahiya. The commissioner reiterated that manual scavenging is strictly banned, and only approved machinery must be used for all sewer-related works, with adherence to safety protocols. Chief engineer Vijay Dhaka has been tasked with supervising the campaign and providing daily updates. Dahiya is also directly reviewing progress with field teams. "No negligence will be tolerated. If any accident occurs due to an open manhole, the responsible engineer will not be spared under any circumstances," he said. In parallel, the MCG has stepped up road repairs, de-silting, and flood-prevention efforts. It has also impounded 27 vehicles over illegal dumping in the last three days and ordered FIRs against violators....