Former Delhi Chief Secretary dies by suicide
Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta passed away by suicide, according to officials. Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer, was found dead at his Noida residence on September 6. Police discovered a suicide note citing mental and health issues as the cause of his death. Mehta, 74, had served as chief secretary for three years under former chief minister Sheila Dixit, a period that included the hosting of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
He oversaw several key infrastructure projects in Delhi and held various positions within the Delhi government, including as commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Mehta retired in November 2010 and had been living alone in Noida for the past five years. His wife and son, both former IAS officers, live in Dehradun and London, respectively.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Mehta's death, with his family not filing a complaint.
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