Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta Dies by Suicide in Noida

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta was found dead at his Noida residence on September 8, 2026, with officials confirming the cause as suicide.

The 68-year-old retired IAS officer, who served as the Chief Secretary of Delhi, was discovered hanging in his flat, where a suicide note was recovered by police.

Authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the incident, citing health-related reasons as the primary factor mentioned in the note found at the scene.