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Diplomats mugged in Dhaka
Source: PTI
November 25, 2004 17:54 IST
A pleasant early winter morning walk turned into a frigtening experience for the Norwegian envoy to Bangladesh after she was mugged, media reports said today.

Aud Lise Norhelm was unhurt and went about her routine after the incident yesterday.

Three staff members of the Australian High Commission were also mugged around the same time as they

walked their dogs, the reports said.

Police in diplomatic Gulshan area, where the incidents took place, refused to comment.

The Home Ministry however reportedly called an emergency meeting to alert security personnel in well guarded area.

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