In 2012, Sri Lanka experienced a series of mysterious and unexplained sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The first reported sighting was in Bandarawela, where a bright light was spotted moving slowly in the night sky. It was around the size of a football field and had several lights on its surface. The Sri Lankan government did not issue any official statement on the matter. The 2012 UFO sightings in Sri Lanka were reported in different parts of the country, including Polonnaruwa, Gampaha, and Colombo.

In Polonnaruwa, school children reported seeing a strange object in the sky, which they claimed was silver in color and had flashing lights. The sightings left a lasting impact on the people of Sri Lanka and fueled their curiosity about the unknown.