Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta found dead at Noida residence

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.