Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide in Noida

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his Noida residence. Police recovered a suicide note citing mental and health issues as reasons. Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer, served over three years under Sheila Dixit. He oversaw key infrastructure projects and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. His family has not lodged a complaint as police investigate the circumstances.