Myanmar Army columns clashed twice with the Arakan Army (AA) on 16 April, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 19 April.
Government forces decided to conduct combing operation after receiving information that a 100 man column of the AA had been seen operating in an area near Lawyamataung in Kyauktaw.
After the clashes, government forces occupied their temporary bases and sized hand-made mines, equipment personal items and food.
During the operation one battalion commander was killed.
Operations against the Arakan Army are continuing in the area, the report said.