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Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta Dies by Apparent Suicide

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At a glance

  • Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, 75, found dead in Noida.
  • Police are investigating his death as an apparent suicide.
  • A note found at the scene reportedly cited health and mental difficulties.

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Rakesh Mehta, a retired 1975-batch IAS officer who served as Delhi's Chief Secretary, was found dead at his Noida apartment on September 6. Police are treating the death as a suicide, based on a note discovered at the scene that mentioned health and mental difficulties. An investigation is ongoing.

Latest development

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, 75, has died in an apparent suicide at his residence in Noida, according to Indian authorities. A note found at the scene reportedly cited health and mental issues as the reason for his actions.

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