Australia 'deeply concerned' by alleged Indian involvement in Canada murder

"Australia is deeply concerned by these allegations and notes ongoing investigations into this matter," the spokesperson said.

Australia is deeply concerned by allegations raised by Canada linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia province, a spokesperson for foreign minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday.

The Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

"Australia is deeply concerned by these allegations and notes ongoing investigations into this matter," the spokesperson said.

"We are closely engaged with partners on developments. We have conveyed our concerns at senior levels to India."