Former Delhi Chief Secretary Dies By Suicide At Noida Home, Note Found

News india Former Delhi Chief Secretary Dies By Suicide At Noida Home, Note Found Former Delhi Chief Secretary Dies By Suicide At Noida Home, Note Found Published By : , Last Updated: September 08, 2026, 22:21 IST Rakesh Mehta served as Delhi's Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010 during the tenure of then Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. A suicide note was reportedly recovered from the scene. 3 Quick Answers A 1981-batch IAS officer, Mehta held several key administrative positions, including senior roles in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his residence in Noida, police said. The retired IAS officer's body was found at his flat in a residential society in Sector 82. Police from the Phase-2 police station reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. The body has been taken into custody and an investigation is underway. A suicide note was reportedly recovered from the scene. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding his death and verifying the contents of the note, reports said. Who Was Rakesh Mehta? Rakesh Mehta served as Delhi's Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010 during the tenure of then Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. A 1981-batch IAS officer, Mehta held several key administrative positions, including senior roles in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Low-floor buses were introduced in Delhi during his tenure as Chief Secretary as part of efforts to modernise the city's public transport system. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances leading to his death. DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 Who was Rakesh Mehta and what was his role in Delhi's administration? Rakesh Mehta was a 1981-batch IAS officer who served as Delhi's Chief Secretary from 2007 to 2010 during Sheila Dikshit's tenure as Chief Minister. He also held senior roles in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and was credited with key infrastructure projects and the introduction of low-floor buses in Delhi. Where and when did former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta die? Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his residence in Sector 82, Noida. His body was found on September 6, 2026. What was found at the scene of Rakesh Mehta's death? A suicide note was recovered from the scene of Rakesh Mehta's death. Police are examining the circumstances and verifying the contents of the note. Powered by Ask News18 About the Author Saurabh Verma Chief Sub-Editor Saurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news. With years of experience tracking power shifts, election strateg... Read More ADD YOUR COMMENT First Published: September 08, 2026, 22:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...