India, Nov. 11 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has closed the Red Fort for tourists and visitors from November 11 to 13, following a car blast near the monument on Monday evening that left atleast eight people dead and several injured.

The closure was ordered after the Delhi Police's Kotwali station wrote to the ASI's Delhi Circle seeking a temporary shutdown of the site.

"The investigation of the scene of crime in the incident is in progress but yet to be completed. Hence it is requested that the Red Fort may please be closed for visitors for three days w.e.f. 11/11/2025 to 13/11/2025," the letter stated. The ASI confirmed compliance with the request on Tuesday.

An ASI official said the decision to suspend entry was made t...