Ranjit Singh Power: Family tell of heartbreak as wait goes on for justice
The family of a businessman who went missing in India two years ago are still waiting for answers over the disappearance.
Ranjit Singh Power, who owned the Ramada Park Hotel in Wolverhampton, was last seen at an airport in the country on May 8 in 2015.
A murder investigation was launched and a taxi driver confessed to his killing. But his body was never found, and a named accomplice is still wanted.
A year ago, Interpol issued an arrest warrant for the man - but an extradition notice submitted to the Indian Central Bureau for Investigation is yet to be processed.
The notice is needed to extradite the man, thought to be in the UK, back to India to face questioning.
Amrik Singh Power, brother father-of-two Mr Power, aged 54, said he was still confident of justice.
But added: "Over in India, it is not like in the UK.
"It takes time, a long time. We are still waiting. We will not give up until we found out what happened to him and who was responsible."
It can take between five and 10 years for an extradition notice to be processed, said Amrik, 52.
He said: "At the end of the day, we just have to keep waiting. India will do this at their own pace. I have been over four times, I've done what I can.
"It is frustrating, the waiting. But I will not lose my faith in getting justice for Ranjit."
The family last year faced the pain of being sent back a body, which turned out not to be Ranjit's.
The body, found in a river in India, was initially thought to be that of the missing businessman but DNA and dental analysis ruled out this possibility.
And last week it was revealed how an ex business partner was claiming to be owed £1.5 million from Ranjit.
The man has successfully applied for an interim charging order - stopping the sale of five properties in Ranjit's named.
Last night, West Midlands Police confirmed they were waiting on Indian Police. Officers remain in regular contact with Mr Power's family, however.
A spokesman said: "This is an Indian Police investigation.
"As yet, West Midlands Police haven’t received any formal request for extradition proceedings from the Indian authorities.
"We remain ready to assist with any inquiries should a request be made."
