SriLankan Airlines flight UL 454, bound for Narita, Japan, was forced to return to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault.

The aircraft landed safely approximately 2 hours after departure, and all passengers and crew members are reported to be unharmed.

The incident occurred as the flight was en route to Narita, Japan, when the technical fault was detected onboard. As a precautionary measure, the pilot made the decision to return to BIA to address the issue and ensure the safety of everyone on board.