Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked Pakistan to stop ceasefire violations after heavy shelling and firing from across the border left five villagers dead and 30 injured.

Talking to reporters in New Delhi this morning, Mr Singh said, now Pakistan must understand the reality that times have changed in India.

The Home Minister said the Centre is monitoring the situation and Jammu and Kashmir government is taking steps to provide relief to the residents of border areas affected by Pakistani shelling.

Later, in a tweet, Home Minister said that he had a telephonic conversation with DG Border Security Force D K Pathak today who apprised him of the situation following ceasefire violations.

Mr Singh said, he has instructed Mr Pathak to rush to the border areas of the state where incidents of ceasefire violations have been reported.