Ottawa, Sept. 22 -- Families of victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, also called the " Kanishka bombing", expressed shock and dismay after being told by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that investigators have exhausted the available leads and that the long-running probe is effectively being wound down.

According to a report by CBC News, the RCMP had sent letters to the victim's family announcing the move; however, the investigation remains open, and any new or credible information will be pursued.

Police also said there are currently no other persons of interest or suspects under consideration.

CBC took accounts from people who attended a meeting with investigators in Toronto on September 12, where family members ...