Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide in Noida
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- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
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Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, a 1975 batch IAS officer, died by suicide at his residence in Noida on Sunday. Police reported that the 75 year old official was found dead in his home at Kendriya Vihar II. A suicide note was recovered from the scene in which Mehta attributed his decision to prolonged illness. Police further noted that he suffered from hypertension and diabetes.
Family members, including his wife and son who reside in Dehradun, alerted security after their phone calls went unanswered. A security guard subsequently discovered the body. The body was handed over to the family following a post mortem examination, and he was cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium on Monday.
During his career, Mehta served as the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for three years and became chief secretary in 2007. He retired in November 2010, having overseen the administration during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He was credited with executing key civic infrastructure projects, including power privatization and transport reforms. Police stated that further investigation is underway.
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- The center lean outlet focused on the factual timeline of the death and the officer's professional history.
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- The center right outlet emphasized the officer's legacy as an efficient administrator and included mental health resources.
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