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Anthrax scare at embassies

By Nirupama Subramanian

COLOMBO, OCT. 22. The Indian High Commission and the French Embassy here received a white powdery substance in mail this morning amidst heightened world-wide fears of terror by anthrax. A spokesman for the High Commission said the powder was in three envelopes and they were being sent for analysis.

The French Embassy also got an envelope containing some powder. The member of the staff who opened the mail was given antibiotics and the particular room in the embassy sealed.

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