The famous Louvre Museum in Paris was suddenly evacuated and shut down to the public today after reports of a robbery. France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the event, which took place at opening time.

Culture Minister Confirms Incident

The robbery news created instant shock waves among the security and culture circles in the French capital.

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Ministerial Statement : Culture Minister Rachida Dati broke the news on the social networking site X, saying, "A robbery occurred this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum."

Closure for the Day : In the wake of the report, the museum released a statement affirming its closure to the public due to "exceptional reasons" for closing its doors until the end of the day.

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