Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta found dead at Noida residence
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta was found dead at his residence in Noida, with police citing prolonged illness as the cause. The 1975-batch IAS officer had a distinguished career in the Delhi government.
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The death of a high-ranking former civil servant is a significant event in Indian administrative circles, prompting public interest in his legacy and circumstances.
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta was found dead at his rented residence in Noida’s Sector 82 on Sunday (September 6, 2026) afternoon, with police recovering a note that cited “prolonged illness” as the reason for the extreme step.
According to a Phase 2 police official, the incident came to light after Mr. Mehta’s wife, who lives in Dehradun, was unable to contact him and alerted the police. A police team reached his residence in Kendriya Vihar 2 Society and found dead.
The 1975-batch IAS officer had been living alone in the rented accommodation. His wife, also a retired IAS officer, lives in Dehradun, their hometown, along with their children.
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