diff --git a/NotiMail.py b/NotiMail.py
index 0e8a7d8..062397e 100644
--- a/NotiMail.py
+++ b/NotiMail.py
@@ -350,7 +350,6 @@ def shutdown_handler(signum, frame):
             handler.mail.logout()
     except:
         pass
-    db_handler.close()  # Use the global db_handler
     print("Cleanup complete. Exiting.")
     logging.info(f"Cleanup complete. Exiting.")
     sys.exit(0)