Mumbai terror attack mastermind David Headley battling for life after attack in US prison

According to reports, David Headley was reportedly attacked on July 8 by two other inmates as he had been a double agent working with Pakistan and Islamist terror groups. The injuries he suffered were serious in nature and he had to be rushed to North Evanston hospital.

He is reportedly admitted to the critical care unit and is under observation by doctors.

The men who attacked were reportedly serving time for assaulting policemen decades ago and are reportedly brothers.

In February 2016, Headley deposed via video conferencing before a Mumbai court in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Headley, has been cooperating with US investigators since his arrest in October and faces up to life in prison, but will escape the death penalty, prosecutors said.