New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that the recent deportation of Indian illegal migrants on a military plane by the United States is different from previous ones.

"The deportation that happened the day before yesterday is somewhat different compared to flights that have been taking place for many years and is of a slightly different nature..." Vikram Misri said at a press conference today.

On Wednesday, more than 100 Indian citizens were sent back home on a US military aircraft. The deportation comes just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.

The Opposition alleged that the Indian nationals were brought in an "inhumane manner" on a US military plane a...