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The decision comes amid concerns over the nature and links of the explosion, which occurred near the Red Fort metro station on Monday, around 7 pm.

The NIA will take over the probe formally from the Delhi Police and examine all aspects of the case, including the materials used in the blast and possible terror links. Earlier, a post-blast investigation team of the National Security Guard (NSG) had collected forensic evidence from the site along with the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team.

The transfer of the case to the NIA indicates the Centre’s intent to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated investigation into the incident.

Eight people were killed and several others injured in the explosion, prompting two back-to-back high-level security review meetings chaired by U

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