The Indian Army's 2 Mountain Artillery Brigade, stationed at Lohitpur near Tezu in Lohit district, began its firing exercise after an agreement was reached with the local villagers. In response to community concerns, the Army decided to proceed with the training without heavy shelling. A meeting involving the Army, district administration, and villagers also established that advance notice would be given before future exercises, as the villagers stated that they had not been given sufficient warning. Residents expressed anxiety over restrictions on their movement, threats to livestock, frighteningly loud noises, and overall disturbances to daily life, given that the exercise involves high-calibre weapons deployed from both ground and aerial platforms.

The Balailiang range in Lohitpur is a primary training site, with the designated hazard zone extending across parts of Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley districts. Because the training site is near civilian settlement areas, villagers have often questioned its suitability due to the noise it produces and the potential danger to lives. While rigorous training is essential for the armed forces, it should not come at the cost of endangering those who live near the firing range.

Therefore, a permanent solution must be found, especially as these villages - due to their close proximity to the district headquarters - will only grow larger and more populated over time.