diff --git a/io_uring_echo_server.c b/io_uring_echo_server.c
index 775fc2b..9759511 100644
--- a/io_uring_echo_server.c
+++ b/io_uring_echo_server.c
@@ -149,8 +149,6 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
                 int bytes_read = cqe->res;
                 int bid = cqe->flags >> 16;
                 if (cqe->res <= 0) {
-                    // read failed, re-add the buffer
-                    add_provide_buf(&ring, bid, group_id);
                     // connection closed or error
                     close(conn_i.fd);
                 } else {