The government has drafted legislation for protecting the public in the event of an attack that will be attached to war contingency bills to be discussed in an extra Diet session expected to start in mid-October, sources said.

The public protection bill is expected to contain some 200 provisions, including one stipulating that local governments must develop plans to evacuate and rescue residents in the event of an armed attack on Japan, according to the sources.

The government intends to submit the package to the upcoming Diet session, they said.