KATHMANDU: The Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in Jhapa has returned to Kathmandu after experiencing technical issues 15 minutes after take off.

According to TIA sources, the 9N-AJO plane that took off from Tribhuvan Airport was turned back within 15 minutes of takeoff due to technical issues.

Buddha Air sources informed that the aircraft has been grounded for inspection and preparations are underway to send the passengers to Jhapa by another flight.