Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- The state government is preparing to introduce a new law that would make assault, intimidation and property damage involving government employees a non-bailable offence, with penalties including up to three years in prison and fines of Rs.50,000, officials familiar with the proposal said on Monday.

The draft bill, titled the 'Karnataka Prohibition of Violence against Government Servants and Damage to Property in Government Offices Act, 2026', has been prepared by the department of law and parliamentary affairs. It accompanies amid growing concern over incidents in which public servants have faced threats, verbal abuse and obstruction while performing their duties, said officials.

"Protecting government personnel an...