CHENNAI BROTHERS HELD FOR STEALING GOATS TO HELP DAD MAKE MOVIE WITH THEM IN LEAD ROLES

The theft had been taking place for the past three years, media reports noted, adding that the duo was clever enough to ensure they didn't steal more than one or two goats from any herd to not raise suspicion.

The brothers had been stealing around eight to ten goats every day and sold them for around Rs 800 each, media reports say. The money from the goats were for their father's film, 'Nee Thaan Raja', which had stopped production for lack of funds.

Niranjan and Lenin would roam in their car around Chengalpet, Madhavaram, Minjur and Ponneri areas, on the lookout for some lone animal grazing along the road side. Post ensuring no one was around, they’d quickly bundle the poor animal into their car and speed off.

Their luck ran out when they stole a goat belonging to one Palan of Madhavaram who had about six of them; who promptly filed a complaint with the Madhavaram Police. It was then that the police found out that many had one or two goats missing, which eventually led to the duo getting arrested on October 9.