Silchar, July 13 -- A 20-year-old man was arrested in Assam's Barpeta district for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl, filming it and sharing it on social media, police said on Monday.

The incident came to light after the accused started blackmailing her with the video, said the girl's family members.

"They were having an affair and during this they got intimate. The accused allegedly filmed their intimate moments and according to the family members of the victim, he also shared this on social media," said an officer of Sarthebari police station adding the information was shared by her family members.

The officer, requesting anonymity, said that they are investigating the video and a case has been registered under sections 4 (penetrat...