India deplores N Korean nuclear tests

NEW DELHI: India on Monday deplored the conduct of nuclear tests by North Korea saying it jeopardised peace and stability in the region.

New Delhi said that the tests highlight "dangers of clandestine proliferation".

"We are deeply concerned at the reported nuclear tests conducted by DPR Korea," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.

"It is unfortunate that DPRK has conducted such a test in violation of its international commitments, jeopardising peace, stability and security on the Korean peninsula and in the region," he added.

He said New Delhi was monitoring the situation and was in close touch with several countries.