diff --git a/openbsc/src/libmsc/gsm_04_08.c b/openbsc/src/libmsc/gsm_04_08.c
index 9816174..fd482e0 100644
--- a/openbsc/src/libmsc/gsm_04_08.c
+++ b/openbsc/src/libmsc/gsm_04_08.c
@@ -965,7 +965,6 @@
 	 * imagine an IMSI DETACH happening during an active call! */
 
 	release_anchor(conn);
-	msc_release_connection(conn);
 	return 0;
 }