India on Monday deplored the nuclear test carried out by North Korea saying it jeopardised peace and stability in the region.

New Delhi said the tests highlights "dangers of clandestine proliferation".

"We are deeply concerned at the reported nuclear tests conducted by Democratic People's Republic of 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, stabiilty 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.