SRINAGAR: Army Chief General Dalbir Singh visited Kupwara district in north Kashmir on Tuesday and assessed the situation following widespread protests after five civilians were killed in the clashes with security forces.

“Gen Dalbir Singh was (also) briefed about the situation along the Line of Control and hinterland. In his interaction with the officers and troops, the Army Chief expressed his satisfaction at the operational preparedness of the units,” an army spokesperson said.