Rakesh Mehta, former Delhi Chief Secretary, dies by suicide in Noida

Rakesh Mehta IAS officer suicide Noida Delhi Chief Secretary

Rakesh Mehta, a former Chief Secretary of Delhi and 1975-batch IAS officer, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Noida on September 6. His body was discovered by security guards after family members were unable to reach him via telephone.

Police recovered a suicide note at the scene in which Mehta reportedly cited mental and health issues as the reasons for his decision. Mehta, 74, had a prominent career in the Delhi administration, serving under former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. He held several key positions, including Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and was a central figure in the administrative execution of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

During his tenure as Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010, he was credited with overseeing major infrastructure, transport, and power projects in the capital. Following his death, his remains were cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium on Monday. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Delhi · Indian Administrative Service · Municipal Corporation of Delhi · Noida · Rakesh Mehta · Sheila Dikshit

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[● 3 SOURCES] Mehta served as the Chief Secretary of Delhi for over three years, starting in 2007. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mehta was 74 years old at the time of his death. news.abplive.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Rakesh Mehta was a 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mehta's body was discovered on September 6 at his Sector 82 residence in Noida. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mehta previously served as the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his residence in Noida. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mehta cited mental and health issues in a suicide note. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mehta was involved in the administration and execution of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. news.abplive.com · gulfnews.com · www.india.com