NorthEast United fan being racially abused. | Photo Credit: Twitter

New Delhi/Chennai: NorthEast United FC on Monday said that Chennai police have arrested two city-based youth in relation to the incident in which three northeast girls were harassed during Indian Super League (ISL) clash on November 23.

"Thanks to a prompt action from @chennaipolice_ and DGP of TN, two Chennai based youth have been arrested and kept under judicial custody," NE United wrote on Twitter.

Update: Thanks to a prompt action from @chennaipolice_ and DGP of TN, two Chennai based youth have been arrested and kept under judicial custody.



We would like to thank Mr Wapang Toshi and entire team at NEIWAC for their proactive efforts to initiate a Police inquiry. pic.twitter.com/s3gq8jBvER — NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) November 27, 2017

Chennaiyin FC hosted NorthEast United at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on November 23. The Marina Machans drubbed the Highlanders by 3-0 in regulation time. But, an incident at the stadium-stands which surfaced through social media sparked serious outrage from football fanatics across the country.

The video revealed a boy mocking a Northeastern girl and her friends with impolite gestures.

Here's the video:

NorthEast United FC's owner, John Abraham had condemned the incident and issued a stern statement. Commenting that Chennai's co-owner and Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan or himself will never condone such incidents and issued a warning to 'fake' fans that he will find them.

Meanwhile, days after a NorthEast United FC fan was heckled by Chennaiyin FC supporters, several footballers including Sandesh Jhingan and Jeje Lalpekhlua voiced against racial abuse.

(With IANS inputs)