Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide at Noida residence
Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta has died by suicide at his residence in Noida at the age of 74. Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer, was known for his role in organizing the 2010 Commonwealth Games and overseeing major infrastructure projects in Delhi.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking former civil servant highlights the ongoing challenges regarding mental health awareness among public officials.
NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, who served during chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s tenure, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Noida, officials said on Tuesday.Mehta, 74, a 1975-batch IAS officer, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his Sector 82 residence on September 6, officials told news agency PTI.Noida Police recovered a purported suicide note in which he cited his "mental and health issues" as the reasons behind the extreme step.Mehta's body was cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium on Monday.Mehta served…
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