Tirunelveli District Fishermen Federation Secretary Ram alleged that Thommai (42) and Rochari(40) were attacked by the ICG personnel, who also robbed them of their catch at a point one nautical mile from the Idinthakarai coast.
A complaint has been lodged with the district collector here in this regard, he said.
Both the fishermen were using a country boat and were fishing along with 13 others. They had their fishing permit and ID cards but were allegedly attacked despite producing them, he alleged.