As soon as Raja arrived at the venue to address them, the two, allegedly in an inebriated mood, rushed at Raja and tried to assault him.
The fishermen however prevented the two from attacking Raja, police said.
The windscreen of the car was totally broken in the attack.
The fishermen expressed regret for th incident, police said.
The fishermen also wanted compensation for the boats that had been totally damaged without maintenanace after the seizure by the Lankan Navay.
Hey wanted the Indian and Sri Lankan governments to hold talks and allow the fishermen to fish in the traditional areas of fishing in Palk Strait.
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