New Delhi, November 11: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Angola, spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone on Tuesday to enquire about the blast that occurred near Delhi's Red Fort last evening.

The blast, which occurred on Monday evening, resulted in eight fatalities and several injuries. President Murmu had earlier expressed her condolences, offering prayers for the victims and their families.

Following the incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), treating the explosion as a possible act of terrorism. The NIA will now lead the probe, taking over from Delhi Police to examine all aspects, including the materials used and any terror links.

The explosion occurred near the Red Fort metro station around 7 pm on Monday. In response, two high-level security review meetings were held, led by Amit Shah. Key officials from the Intelligence Bureau, NIA, and Delhi Police attended the meetings, which were focused on coordinating efforts for a thorough investigation.