SP (City) Rohit Mishra said that parts of a cow's carcass were found at an isolated place near HAL township this morning.
On receiving information, police reached the spot and removed the carcass from the area, he said.
Some Hindu outfits protested against the incident.
The police persuaded the protesters and have assured them that the accused will soon be arrested, the SP said.
A probe is underway to see whether the cow was slaughtered for its meat or to flare up communal tension in the city.