Boy, 11, heads gang of thieves!

This is one child prodigy who won't be applauded for his skills. Believe it or not, a 11-year-old boy caught in Lucknow recently is an expert auto thief and was leading a gang of men twice his age.

Aniket alias Pappu had allegedly masterminded a series of thefts in the city. The police, who had no clue about the boy's criminal activities, were dumbfounded when the case started unravelling.

Despite the age difference, Pappu's men followed him without question. No one doubted his ability to steal cars, engine parts and accessories like car stereos. If nothing else, he would filch petrol out of parked automobiles.

Armed with a bunch of master keys and other tools of trade, the young thief could unlock any two or four wheeler within minutes.