A Sub Inspector's genitals were bitten when he attempted to stop a group of drunk men at a railway level crossing in Kosgoda on Sunday night.

Two men were arrested following the incident, Police said. One man was arrested for obstructing the Sub Inspector in carrying out his duties.

Investigations revealed the Sub Inspector and several other policemen had asked the two men consuming alcohol near a railway crossing to leave the premises.

An altercation between the men and the police officers resulted in one suspect biting the genitals of the Sub Inspector who tried to intervene.

The Sub Inspector was admitted to Balapitiya Base Hospital where he underwent surgery, Police said.