Reacting to the missile attack launched as part of Operation Sindoor, Indian military's precision strikes on terror targets in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Harshal Lele, son of Sanjay Lele expressed the hope that his father’s soul had finally found peace.  

“I hope my father’s soul has found peace. The terrorists killed him in a brutal manner. I am glad that India carried out the strike,” he said.  

Stressing the fact that he was ‘fully satisfied with the Indian Army’s action’, Harshal expressed optimism that “further steps would be taken to completely eliminate terrorism. All terror hideouts must be destroyed.”

Sanjay Lele, along with Atul Mone and Hemant Joshi – all residents of Dombivli – were killed in April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Pak-trained terrorists targeted Hindu tourists which left 26 people dead and several others injured.