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The death of former Delhi Chief Secretary and retired IAS officer Rakesh Mehta in Noida has created a stir in administrative circles as well. His body was found in his flat located in Kendriya Vihar-2 Society, Sector-82. According to the police, information about the incident was received on September 6 through dial-112. The police reached the spot and found the door of the flat locked from inside, after which they opened the door and entered inside.

Information about alleged suicide note being found from the incident spot has also come to light. Police are investigating the things written in the note and other evidence found from the incident site. According to initial information, the note mentions mental stress and health problems. However, the complete cause of death and the circumstances to it can be confirmed only after a detailed police investigation.

Who was Rakesh Mehta?

Rakesh Mehta was among those senior officials of Delhi Administration who handled important administrative responsibilities in the capital. He was the Chief Secretary of Delhi from 2007 to November 2010. During his tenure, many major administrative and urban development works of Delhi progressed in the government of the then Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Mehta was a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service and apart from the administration of Delhi, he had also worked on important positions in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

What responsibilities did you handle while being the Chief Secretary of Delhi?

Rakesh Mehta's tenure as Chief Secretary was important for Delhi in many ways. During the same period, many steps were taken towards changing the public transport and urban structure of the capital. Low-floor buses were also started in Delhi when he was Chief Secretary. Apart from this, during the preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, there were big administrative challenges before the Delhi administration and even at that time Mehta was handling important responsibilities.

How did the matter come to light in Noida flat?

According to the police, Rakesh Mehta was living in Kendriya Vihar-2 Society, Sector 82, Noida. On September 6, the police received information about his death through dial-112. After receiving the information, the team of Police Station Phase-2 reached the spot. The door of the flat was locked from inside. The police opened the door and entered inside and found Rakesh Mehta dead. After this, the forensic team was also called to the spot. The process of investigating the incident site and collecting necessary evidence was completed.

How did the wife suspect something untoward?

According to the initial information of the police, Rakesh Mehta's wife Sumanti Mehta was not present with him in the flat at the time of the incident. She had gone to Dehradun to meet her son. It was told that when Rakesh Mehta did not answer the phone continuously, his wife feared something untoward. After this the police was informed and the team reached the flat. This incident is now an important part of the police investigation as to when and with whom Mehta was last talked to.

Suicide note found from the spot, what was written?

Information has come to light that the police allegedly found a suicide note from the incident site. According to initial information, it is said that mental stress and various health problems are mentioned in it. However, the police is still investigating the contents of the note and its authenticity. Therefore, it would be premature to consider this as the final cause of death. The police are also looking at when the note was written, how far the circumstances corroborate the things recorded in it and whether there is a possibility of the role of any other person.

What steps did the police take?

After receiving information about the incident, Police Station Phase-2 reached the spot. After this the forensic team also inspected the spot. The police conducted post-mortem of the dead body after completing the necessary legal procedures. After post-mortem the body was handed over to the relatives. Now in the investigation, the evidence found from the crime scene, the alleged suicide note and information received from the family are being looked at together.

How old was Rakesh Mehta?

Rakesh Mehta's age is said to be around 75 years. He was living a retired life after a long administrative career. After the news of his demise came out, there is an atmosphere of mourning among the people associated with the administrative sector.

Were illness and mental stress the cause of death?

At present, in the police investigation, it has been said that mention of mental stress and health problems has come to light in the alleged suicide note. But the final conclusion regarding the actual circumstances behind the death will come only after the investigation is completed. Along with talking to the family members, the police is also investigating the evidence and other circumstances found at the scene.

Was the Chief Secretary of Delhi from 2007 to 2010

Rakesh Mehta was the Chief Secretary of Delhi from 2007 to November 2010. His tenure was during the period when large scale urban and transport changes were being made in Delhi. Even during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Delhi administration had many big responsibilities to security, infrastructure and organization. Mehta was among the top officials of the administration at that time.

What is left in the investigation at present?

At present, the biggest question before the police is what were the circumstances before the death of Rakesh Mehta. The further picture may become clear on the basis of investigation of the things recorded in the alleged suicide note, post mortem report and information received from the family. Police has started the investigation of the matter. Based on the information revealed so far, no final conclusion has been given regarding the role of any other person. The final situation on the actual causes and circumstances of death will be clear only after the investigation is completed.