Mumbai wants Vikas (development). Every citizen is happy to see new Metro lines, coastal roads, flyovers, and other big projects. They make travel easier and promise a better future. But people want something more than concrete and steel. They also want Vishwas (belief), the trust that the city is safe. They want to believe that when they leave home, they will return safely. Development without safety is not real development. A city becomes truly modern only when it protects its people’s lives.

The death of a man who fell into an open manhole during heavy rain has once again reminded us of this painful truth. This was not just a tragic accident. It was a preventable death. If the manhole had been covered or properly barricaded, a life could have been saved.