Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS): A day after the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manish Shukla in Titagarh, West Bengal Police on Monday urged people not to jump onto any conclusion without proper investigation and write irresponsible comments on social media.

"A person was shot dead last evening in Titagarh area of Barrackpore. Police are investigating the crime... Please do not jump onto any conclusion without proper investigation," West Bengal Police tweeted.

The police also said that they are looking into all possible reasons, including personal enmity of Shukla, as the victim was accused in some cases of murder and attempt to murder.

"Irresponsible comments on social media tantamount to interference in the investigation. Please refrain from this," the state police said.

Manish Shukla was shot dead on Sunday night near Titagarh in North 24 Parganas district. The incident took place on BT Road, barely few metres away from the local police station.

Shukla was shot multiple times in the back and upper torso. The victim was immediately taken to a private hospital on the EM Bypass where he was declared brought dead.

According to eyewitnesses, the assailants came on motorcycles and their faces were covered with masks and helmets. Two other BJP workers also sustained bullet injuries during the attack as they tried to save Shukla.